University of New Hampshire Athletics
2025-26 Women's Gymnastics Roster
Roster

Poulina Minaev
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- All-Around
- High School:
- Smithtown West/Apex
- Hometown:
- Smithtown, N.Y.
- Major:
- Biomedical Science : Med&VetSci
Career Results
Major: Biomedical Sciences – Medical and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Smithtown, N.Y.
Date of Birth: January 31, 2005
Athletic Profile
Poulina Minaev is a talented and driven gymnast competing in Bars, Beam, and Floor for the UNH Women’s Gymnastics team. A product of Apex Athletics, where she trained under Rob Wing and Amanda Depaola-Wing, Poulina brings a strong foundation of competitive success and artistic flair to the Wildcats.
Before UNH
National Qualifier (2022, 2023, 2024)
Regional Floor Champion (2024)
Top 10 Finish on Floor at Nationals (2023)
NY State Team Champion (2022–2024)
Graduated with an Advanced Regents Diploma from Smithtown High School West
Academic & Personal Highlights
Poulina is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Medical and Veterinary Science, and she dreams of becoming a radiologist. Her academic interests reflect her passion for science and her commitment to excellence both in and out of the gym.
Fun Facts & Favorites
Favorite Athlete: Wayne Gretzky
Person She Admires Most: Her mom, Natalya Minaeva
Hobbies: Shopping, going to the beach, eating fun foods
Unique Talent: She loves building with Legos
Favorite Book: Coloring books
Favorite Movie: Passengers
Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds
Instagram: @poulina.minaev
Why UNH?
“I love the beautiful campus and the level of academics and athletics at UNH. It’s the perfect place to grow as a student and an athlete.”
Major: Biomedical Sciences – Medical and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Smithtown, N.Y.
Date of Birth: January 31, 2005
Athletic Profile
Poulina Minaev is a talented and driven gymnast competing in Bars, Beam, and Floor for the UNH Women’s Gymnastics team. A product of Apex Athletics, where she trained under Rob Wing and Amanda Depaola-Wing, Poulina brings a strong foundation of competitive success and artistic flair to the Wildcats.
Before UNH
National Qualifier (2022, 2023, 2024)
Regional Floor Champion (2024)
Top 10 Finish on Floor at Nationals (2023)
NY State Team Champion (2022–2024)
Graduated with an Advanced Regents Diploma from Smithtown High School West
Academic & Personal Highlights
Poulina is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Medical and Veterinary Science, and she dreams of becoming a radiologist. Her academic interests reflect her passion for science and her commitment to excellence both in and out of the gym.
Fun Facts & Favorites
Favorite Athlete: Wayne Gretzky
Person She Admires Most: Her mom, Natalya Minaeva
Hobbies: Shopping, going to the beach, eating fun foods
Unique Talent: She loves building with Legos
Favorite Book: Coloring books
Favorite Movie: Passengers
Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds
Instagram: @poulina.minaev
Why UNH?
“I love the beautiful campus and the level of academics and athletics at UNH. It’s the perfect place to grow as a student and an athlete.”
UNH Gymnastics vs Brown & Towson & Rutgers
Sunday, February 11
UNH Gymnastics vs SCSU
Wednesday, January 31
UNH Gymnastics vs LIU and Bridgeport
Friday, January 12
Kylie Gorgenyi’s 9.950 on bars at Texas Woman’s
Friday, April 28